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CheckPassportPhoto compared with MacCam
DetailCheckPassportPhoto logo CheckPassportPhotoMacCam logo MacCam
What it doesFree US passport photo checker to review your photo before submission The camera app for Mac with Photo Booth effects, Portrait, Studio Light and Edge Light
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Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree checking and tools. Single photo: $2.99 one-time (3 creations, 2 extra attempts, print sheets, 30-day downloads). Family pack: $4.99 one-time (9 creations, print sheets, 30-day downloads). Pro: $19.99/month (300 client photo bundles monthly, unlimited checks, HD JPEG plus print sheets, commerci Free lifetime access for the first 100,000 users
Key features
  • Free photo checking with no sign-up required
  • On-device checking with no server upload of original photos
  • Measurable rule checking for head size, eye position, tilt, expression, glasses, background and sharpness
  • Photo cropping and resizing while preserving original background
  • 30-day account recovery and re-downloads for paid files
  • Free passport photo cropper tool with no watermark on local exports
  • Saves photos and videos directly into Apple Photos library
  • Use Mac camera, iPhone Continuity Camera, or USB webcam
  • 49 Photo Booth effects including thermal, X-ray, and backdrops
  • Portrait background blur with adjustable intensity
  • Studio Light and Edge Light effects
  • Photographic Styles to adjust tone, warmth, tint and colour
  • Teleprompter for video recording
  • Knock to Capture with microphone knocking detection
  • Automatic daily updates with one-click installation
  • Self-timer and screen flash features
What makes it different
  • Checks happen entirely in browser with no uploads to servers
  • Clearly marks automated checks separately from items requiring human review
  • No sign-up needed to check photos
  • Preserves original background in crops instead of changing it
  • Completely free with lifetime Pro license for first 100,000 users
  • Photos saved directly to Apple Photos with automatic iCloud sync
  • Native implementation of all 49 Photo Booth effects in real time
  • Apple's professional effects integrated: Portrait, Studio Light, Edge Light
  • No account required, no photo tracking
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